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1979 Harvest Moon Ball
Madison Square Gardens, New York - Wednesday, August 31st. |
The Harvest Moon Ball was one of the biggest
couple dance contests for amateur dancers ever held in the United
States. The HMB was held in New York at Madison Square Gardens
as well as other cites throughout the U.S from 1935 to 1984. The
'Hustle' was again included in this years competition lineup. These are the
Official HMB Standings for the year 1979. |
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Birth Place |
Creation Date |
Creator |
Locations |
| New York |
1932 |
N.Y. Times |
Madison Square Garden
- NY |
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HUSTLE DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
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Annette Elias &
Miguel Marrero |
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WINNERS: |
FIRST |
SECOND |
THIRD |
Annette Elias and
Miguel Marrero |
n/a |
n/a |
FOXTROT DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
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Jean Camiletti &
Dino Georgio |
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WINNERS: |
FIRST |
SECOND |
THIRD |
Jean Camiletti and
Dino Georgio |
n/a |
n/a |
RUMBA DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
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Lynn Heyden &
Robert Carmean |
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WINNERS: |
FIRST |
SECOND |
THIRD |
Lynn Heyden and
Robert Carmean |
n/a |
n/a |
TANGO DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
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Jean Frontiero &
Edward Dahlmer |
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WINNERS: |
FIRST |
SECOND |
THIRD |
Jean Frontiero and
Edward Dahlmer |
n/a |
n/a |
WALTZ DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
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Diedra Wilson &
Michael Meachem |
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WINNERS: |
FIRST |
SECOND |
THIRD |
| Mary Ann Frontiero & Ronald Olsen |
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POLKA DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
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Carol Ann Pilch &
John Laputka |
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Susan O'Brien &
Mark Chatkowski |
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WINNERS: |
FIRST |
SECOND |
THIRD |
| Susan O'Brien & Mark Chatkowski |
n/a |
n/a |
ALL-AROUND CHAMPION |
The Professional Judges |
Pre-Lim Locations |
| Dino Georgia & Jean Camiletti |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Irvington Polish Home - New Jersey |
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Restland Farm - Northford, Conn. |
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Roseland Dance City - N.Y. |
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sAVOY manor - N.Y. |
Musicians / Bands / Singers |
Announcer |
Emcee |
Entertainers |
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Tony Vallone |
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